Toledo Speedway

Flat Rock, Michigan—May 8, 2012:  In the year 1961, John Marcum sanctioned and promoted races across the Midwest.  Joan Simmons was the promoter at Flat Rock Speedway.  Joan had mentioned to Marcum about a race called a Figure 8.  Marcum, in Indiana to promote one of his many oval track races, saw the race that day.  The two icons of the industry put things together, Marcum became the promoter at Flat Rock that next year, and, in 1962, Figure 8 racing at Flat Rock Speedway was born. 

And from that day on, Figure 8 racing became a mainstay at Flat Rock Speedway.  The track will officially celebrate 50 years of Figure 8 racing this Saturday, May 12 as Parts Galore presents Autograph Night and the celebration of 50 years of Figure 8’s at “The Rock”.  A 50 lap feature for the Parts Galore-sponsored Figure 8 cars will be contested on the Figure 8 course to highlight this historic event. (Bob Studt, #54, with Denny Pace, #67 in 1974)

May 8, 2012 

To:  ARCA Late Model Teams 

Re:  Spartan Speedway schedule-ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup event Date:

Sunday, May 27, 2012 

Pits:  Noon

Practice:  2:30

Time trials:  4:30

Racing:  6 p.m.

 All pit passes are $30 each.

 *No engines may be started until 1 p.m.

*Pad parking assignments will be handled by Spartan staff 

Tires must be purchased from ARCA and be in ARCA scanner system.  You may purchase tires in advance at the ARCA office or at Flat Rock Speedway.  Left sides:  Hoosier 3035; Right sides:  Hoosier 3045.   We will have tires at Spartan also for purchase. 

A reminder, all drivers must be ARCA members.  Contact Scott at 419-727-1100 if you have questions on this matter. 

ARCA Late Model rules prevail, which includes Alliance body measurements.  Questions—call. 

Head/neck restraint system is also mandatory.

 *It is very important that you send in your paid entry for this event and any of the Gold Cup events you are running.  We need to help Spartan, Flat Rock and Toledo promote these races with your names, and, for parking issues. 

 An entry blank may be downloaded from the website; It is located under forms, for those of you who have not entered.  Get your entries in as soon as possible!!!!!      

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 5, 2012) - Race fans were treated to a night full of action and thrills as Flat Rock Speedway kicked off the 2012 racing season.  Paul Pelletier, Robbie Loving, Clyde McKee and Rick Bennett captured feature wins. 

The moon was full and that usually signals a strange and wild night at the race track!  Opening night was not kind to the defending Flat Rock champions.  Figure 8 king Jeremy Vanderhoof grenaded an engine in hot laps, went home, put in a new one and did make it back for the race program.  Eric Lee, the Late Model champ, had his day go south with just 2 laps to go in the feature while leading, and 2011 Street Stock champ Tim Moore encountered engine trouble after his heat race and did not compete in the main event.

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 4, 2012) - Despite an early afternoon rain, Toledo Speedway held out, the rain drifted away and the first Friday night race of the season was held.    Ron Allen, Greg Studt, Michael Marlow and 16 year old Kyle Huston posted victories and visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.  The new lighting system was superb, adding to the new grandstand construction at the 1/2 mile paved oval. 

The 35 lap ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman feature saw a complete restart when several cars got together in turn 3.  Dave Arnold Jr. motored into the lead at the green when the race got started.  A quick yellow saw the new double-file restart procedure in place and put Howard Kelley Jr. side by side with Dave.  The duo ran door to door for 3 tours until Kelley nosed into the lead.  Ron Allen followed Howard and the battle was on.  The duo used all the asphalt until Allen dove to the bottom on lap 15 to take the lead and pull away to grab the victory.  Jim Froling made a late charge to take second, Kelley Jr. third, Arnold Jr. fourth and Kyle DeLisle fifth, followed by Mike Young, Norm Lewallen, Kenny McKay Jr., Jeff King and Greg Stilwell.  Allen set quick time for the 19 car field at 17:299.  Heat winners were Arnold Jr. and Dave Frantz.

Toledo, Ohio:  The decision has been made to make the attempt to race tonight at Toledo Speedway as of 3 p.m.  It appears that the rain has moved south of the track.

The pit area will open as scheduled at 3:30 p.m.  Should the weather begin to threaten again, please call the track at 419-727-1100 or check the website for updates.

Time trials are at 6:15 and racing begins at 7:30 p.m.

Toledo, Ohio:  2:10 p.m.  Rain showers have moved into the Toledo area at 1:40 p.m. and it continues to rain at this time at Toledo Speedway.

A decision will be made at 3 p.m. regarding tonight's Friday night weekly racing season opener.

North-bound I-75 from the Ohio line to LaPlaisance Road (exit 11) will go from 3 lanes down to 1 lane starting at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, May 4 until Sunday, May 6 at 9 p.m.

Fans and race teams returning to Michigan from the Toledo Speedway races tonight or going to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday may want to take Telegraph Road north as an alternate route.

Expect road construction in just about any direction and location throughout the area all summer!

We'll try to keep you up to date as much as possible.

The Gold Cup Series began its 17th season at Toledo (Ohio) Speedway on Sunday afternoon. Terry Senneker won his second career Gold Cup race, his first coming in May 2008 (also the opening race of the series).

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 3, 2012) - In just 21 days, that wild, wacky and just downright crazy night of fun and thrills hits Toledo Speedway!  Friday, May 25 the Burge Wrecking “Night of Destruction” invades the Glass City track, featuring the School Bus Figure 8 races!!!

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 2, 2012) - Toledo Speedway and the Greater Toledo Burger King Restaurants have teamed up to offer fans a money-saving ticket offer for the Friday night, May 11 race card at the Glass City oval.

Flat Rock, Michigan—May 1, 2012:  Flat Rock Speedway will host an open practice session Wednesday, May 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  The pit area opens at 4 p.m. 

Several dozen teams are expected to take part in the practice in anticipation of the 2012 Season Opener Saturday, May 5. I

In other news, the 250 lap Enduro race that was rained out last Saturday, April 28, has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 30.  The ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks and the MCR Dwarf Cars will be in action on that date, with the Enduro 250 slated to wrap up of the night of racing.  Racing will begin at 6:30 p.m. on this date only. 

This Saturday’s opener will feature the Late Models, Street Stocks and the Parts Galore Figure 8’s.  Race time is 7 p.m.   

Sunday, May 6 the track will host the Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission to the grounds is free.  For additional flea market information, please call 734-782-5220. 

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